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Do you know?

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Do you know yourself and your moods well enough to tell when you're sliding one direction or another? I always know when I'm going depressive. I tend to go depressive, though that's not been an issue for me for months thanks to new meds. My pdoc...
It's been awhile, but I'm checking in...finally!

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hullo my lovely peoples!it has literally been months since i checked in - big thanks to everyone who has spared me a thought or sent a PM or hug. i really appreciate it. i'll probably journal later, but for now i just want to say hello, wherever you...
Wellness Goals

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i took an online health management quiz for how well one is managing their bipolar. it said i was managing medium on a low(poor management) medium high (good management) scale which i thought was pretty accurate, but more interesting to me was the...
Migraine

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According to my neurologist beepers are prone to migraines. I get really awful "Stop the world I want to get off (or please put an ice pick through my brain}" ones. I've been doing well on preventative medications and therapies. I'm down from 3 or 4...
sharing my joy

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so, for me, today is the start of lion's season - i'm so excited!! it's been an age since i've haunted the boards, but i thought today i'd come and check the lay of the land, journal, and share some hugs around!it's been a good and difficult year so...
a thousand beautiful things

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what are the things that have made you happy today, or maybe just appreciative of the world
Pickle Amendment - Medicaid Medicare and Meds

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So this is for folks in the US, but the way things have been going with rising health care costs it's hard to know what kind of help you're eligible for and where to go to get extra help. I was having a really hard time at the end of the year paying...
Bydureon

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Is anyone else taking this extended release version of byetta. i love what it's doing for my BSL and the cravings for carbs. I also love that it's a once weekly injection. I'll take 1 shot over 14, no problem! But....my injection sites itch for a...
Diabetes Alert Day - Belated

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So I'm a bit late for this, but I think it's an important message to get out there. I was diagnosed with type II diabetes in 2002. I still do not have my blood sugars under control. Part of that is my own fault - poor eating habits, little exercise,...
Smoker Discrimination - Any thoughts

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I've been helping my sister apply for jobs since things are getting really bad at her current workplace. There are a slew of good jobs with one of the local hospital systems and she's applied to several and had no call-backs. I think this is because...
Good home for a good girl!

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Yay! we found a foster home for a very special catahoula mix! her new foster mom is going to work on training and socialising her and get her shots up to date. we're so thrilled! she was picked up yesterday and is on her way to a hopefully long and...
who felt it?

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the earthquake originated in VA but i just felt it in NJ
She's a good girl in need of a good home

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my former housemate, my sister's ex, was a horrible irresponsible dog owner, he refused to spend any time training his puppy beyond the bare minimum, fed her expensive organic dog food to maintain her health, but was too stupid to keep her shots up...
Custody Issues

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Has anyone suggestions for fighting an ex who will make a case for custody of a child/children based on mental health issues? I'm looking for advice for a friend who's basically a prinsoner in her own home, treated like domestic help, forced to have...
Meds and Hunger

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i know some meds can cause weight gain, but is that because of an increase in hunger? since i started on abilify i've gained weight, not a lot, but some, and i'm hungry all the time! rarely do i feel full after a meal or snack so i'm constantly in...

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